Individual and group peer support for men who have experienced sexual, physical and psychological trauma. Groups are open to men after they have met a peer support facilitator for one to one meetings. Call David Passell on 021 174 9252 or 09 889 2553, email manager@betterblokes.org.nz

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While an increasing number of survivors of sexual assault have been brave enough to tell their stories since the #MeToo movement began last year, we still seldom hear from male victims.
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Canada will soon add a third gender option besides ‘male’ and ‘female’ to its census in order to capture a more accurate picture of the country.
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Men are welcome to attend these meetings after an induction with one of our group facilitators
7:30pm – 9:30pm Thursdays
East Coast Bays Community Project 2 Glen Rd, Browns Bay, Auckland 0630
09 889 2174 northshore@betterblokes.org.nz

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